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AJ12 NWH

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,942 mi
Last recorded129,942 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 NWH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 129,942 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 129,925 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust connecting sleeve clamps (1 broken,1 rusty)

Pass 8 Apr 2024 124,403 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 118,820 miles

fuel pipe slightly chafed at offside parking brake cable

Fail 4 Apr 2023 118,700 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel pipe slightly chafed at offside parking brake cable

Pass 1 Apr 2022 107,187 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 107,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 93,945 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 20 Mar 2020 84,688 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 84,685 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 71,137 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 56,743 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 42,588 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 36,958 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 27,199 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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AJ12 NWH is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 70,523 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ12 NWH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AJ12 NWH is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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